This examination of tissue banking is the second in a series of discussions in the field. It contains articles covering: blood transfusion; bone marrow and stem cell transplantation; immunology and the role of immunology in musculoskeletal tranplantation; various aspects of cryopreservation of organs, cartilage and tendons; organ perfusion preservation; the history and long-term follow-up of osteochondral allografts, both frozen and fresh; neurosurgical applications; cardiovascular applications; and the use of skin and newer biological membranes for wound coverage. This book has been written in memory of Kenneth W. Sell, a pioneer and promulgator of tissue banking and transplantation. Many of the physicians, surgeons and scientists who trained under his leadership have contributed to this book.